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9th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai

The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports, opened on Thursday in Shanghai, drawing thousands of international companies seeking opportunities in the Chinese market.Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.Running from November 5 to 10, this year's expo has attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors, with a total exhibition area exceeding 440,000 square meters, accordi…

Sheng Lihao, Wang Zifei retain title at ISSF World Championships

How the US and the world view Trump's midterm setback

Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.With at least 54 seats in the Senate secured and a commanding lead in the House of Representatives, Democrats had regained control of Congress. The loss of both chambers will significantly constrain Trump's domestic agenda over the next two years. Democrats will be able to block legislation and presidentia…

EU monitoring aviation bomb threats, says too early to establish links

Headquarters of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency at Konrad Adenauer Ufer 3, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. /VCG The European Commission said Tuesday it was closely monitoring reported bomb threats affecting aviation in Europe, but cautioned that it was too early to determine whether the incidents were linked. "We are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with the affected Member States," a commission spokesperson said in an emailed response…

US-Iran tensions persist amid US midterms, regional mediation

NASA astronauts vote from space

Three NASA astronauts voted in the U.S. midterm elections from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, Nov. 3. NASA astronaut Anil Menon showed how astronauts vote from space, using his sleeping compartment on the ISS as his voting booth.For more, c…

Global dialogue discusses China’s governance and worldwide development

China Media Group and the Chinese Embassy in the United States jointly hosted the “China’s Governance and Worldwide Development Global Dialogue” in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Nov. 2, following the conclusion of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The event provided a platform for exchanges on China’s governance experience, its contribution to global development and opportunities for international cooperation. It al…

Africa's El Nino readiness: From early warning to early action

Editor's note: Talk Africa is a weekly talk show that brings together guests from across Africa and beyond to discuss pressing African issues and global topics, amplifying the continent's voice and showcasing diverse perspectives and independent thinking. This episode examines Africa's preparedness for the devastating impacts of El Nino and explores how to bridge the gap between early warning and early action. The intensifying El Nino weather phenomenon has divided Sub-Sahar…

UN Peacekeeping Workshop Concludes: Interview with UN Medical Director

Dr. Andreas Wladis, Medical Director of the UN Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health, says technology matters, but proper medical screening, training and established protocols remain essential. More than 60 representatives from troop- and funding-contributing countries and UN agencies took part in a high-level workshop on UN peacekeeping in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province. The workshop, which focused on technology and global…

Wang Yi says China-Philippines relations face malicious interference

China-Philippines relations are facing malicious interference at present, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, urging the Philippine side to faithfully implement its one-China policy and exercise prudence in its words and actions on maritime issues. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during phone talks with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro at the latter's request.

Kenya discharges first five Ebola patients

Posters displaying information about Ebola symptoms and hygiene precautions are seen at Nairobi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, October 7, 2026. /VCG Kenya has discharged its first five patients who recovered from the Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak, while 46 contacts have completed quarantine and returned home, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. The five men, treated at Kenyatta National Hospital and The Nairobi Hospital, were discharged following laboratory tests which…

Trump pulls plug on $4 billion Israel aid

Wang Yi reaffirms China's support for Myanmar's development

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Myanmar's Minister for the Ministry of National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Aung Kyaw Hoe in Beijing, China, November 3, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for joint efforts to advance the building of a China-Myanmar community with a shared future, expressing China's suppo…

Wang Yi calls for advancing China-Laos community with a shared future

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for advancing the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future, as the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Beijing.Wang pointed out China and Laos are friendly s…

Wang Yi meets Thai FM, calls for deeper bilateral cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Beijing, China, November 3, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Beijing, calling for stronger strategic communication and deeper mutually benefici…

From robot competitions to inclusive cross‑border AI cooperation

Robot Lightning sets a new world record at the second World Humanoid Robot Games, held at the National Speed Skating Oval (the Ice Ribbon) in Beijing, China, August 22, 2026. /CGTN Editor's note: The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is set to convene in Shenzhen from November 18–19, 2026. Against growing global interest in embodied AI and cross‑border robotics collaboration, CGTN invited Zhou Changjiu, president of RoboCup Asia‑Pacific (RCAP) Confederation and vice‑president o…

Voting begins for US midterms amid concerns over rising living costs

Voters cast their ballots at a polling location inside the Edward C. Winston Town Hall Auditorium in Kennebunk, Maine, November 3, 2026. /VCG Voters are starting to cast their ballots in the United States' midterm elections as polls opened at 6 a.m. Eastern Time (1100 GMT) on Tuesday in several eastern US states, including Maine, New York and Virginia. Amid persistently high inflation and rising living costs, this year's midterm elections are shaping up to be a major test fo…

IMF projects 4.5% growth for sub-Saharan Africa amid rising risks

Signage hangs at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 14, 2020. /VCG Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to maintain economic growth of 4.5% in 2026 and 2027, however, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that increasing economic pressures could weaken the region's recovery. In its latest regional outlook, the IMF said countries had demonstrated resilience to disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, su…

Campaigns end ahead of South Africa’s local elections

FILE PHOTO: The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa announces the results of the South African general election at the National Counting Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2, 2024. /VCG Campaigning for South Africa’s local government elections officially ends Tuesday with voters set to go to the polls on Wednesday, November 4. Wednesday has been declared a public holiday so that every voter has the opportunity to make their mark. Political parties held t…

African candidates seek seats on UN top court in key judicial election

The logo of the International Court of Justice displayed on the judges' bench in The Hague, Netherlands, May 4, 2026. /VCG Two African legal experts are among the candidates seeking positions on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the United Nations prepares to elect five judges to its principal judicial body. Kenya's Phoebe Okowa and Sierra Leone's Charles Chernor Jalloh are representing the continent in the contest which involves nine candidates from various region…

People over algorithms: Calls from Wuzhen Summit

Humanoid robots parade during the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, east China, November 3, 2026. /VCG Foreign dignitaries and digital leaders shared insights on open-source development, algorithm transparency and inclusive digital governance during the opening ceremony of the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. Yolanda Díaz Pérez, second deputy prime minister and minister of labour and social economy of Spain, delivers a speech during the opening…

WHO warns fighting threatens northern Ethiopia's fragile health system

Residents gather to buy flour and other food products at a local market in Mekelle, Ethiopia, September 24, 2026. /VCG Hospitals in Ethiopia's northern region are struggling with shortages of medical personnel, medicines and equipment as renewed fighting and drone attacks disrupt healthcare services, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said insecurity was also restricting ambulance operations and preventing the deli…

Foreign leaders to attend China International Import Expo in Shanghai

The south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the venue for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China, November 1, 2026. /VCG A group of international leaders will travel to Shanghai for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), running from November 5 to 10, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Senior DPRK official slams US for defamation over Binance heist

A file photo of Kim Yo Jong, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. /VCG A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has condemned the United States for linking a recent cryptocurrency heist involving billions of US dollars at Binance to a hacking group allegedly "supported" by the DPRK, state media reported Tuesday.